If "internet buzz" counts for anything, I get the impression that the number of folks who will actually be travelling to the Beijing Olympics is modest. I can't find a single discussion board on the topic. Heck, I've had to do all my own homework trying to figure out the ticket situation -- I really miss the usual panel of flyertalk experts.
I think I even missed an "insider" opportunity to buy the tickets earlier as a Visa Signature card member. There's just zero publicity on this stuff.
Does anyone know of any useful Olympic discussion boards?